By Isaac Arkoh
Komenda (C/R), Mar 19, GNA – The Komenda College of Education has celebrated its Founders’ Day with a call for exemplary leadership in transforming Ghana’s education sector.
Professor Akwasi Kwarteng Amoako-Gyampah, an Associate Professor at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), emphasised the need for leaders to adopt leadership of service, accountability and transparency to drive meaningful change in society.
As the guest speaker for the colourful celebration, Prof Amoako-Gyampah spoke on the theme: “Mr Lawrence Alfred Creedy and the Development of Teacher Education in Ghana, 1948-1962.”
He paid tribute to Mr Creedy, a British citizen, who played a pivotal role in the development of teacher education in Ghana, particularly as the first principal of Komenda College of Education.
Prof Amoako-Gyampah outlined lessons learned from Mr Creedy’s leadership to include the adaptation of educational programmes to national needs and fostering community engagement through education.
His call highlighted the importance of effective leadership in the country’s education architect, particularly teachers to inculcate morality in students to positively impact on their progress.
He urged teachers to support quality educational reform, emphasising the need for leaders to model values to truthfulness, hard work and commitment and discipline to inspire positive transformation in society.
“Selflessness, innovation and accountable leaders are invaluable assets to any organisation, as they foster a culture of transparency, creativity and responsibility, ultimately driving sustainable growth and positive change,” Prof Amoako-Gyampah stated.
Touching on the history of the school, he said the College, established in 1948, began as a male-only institution offering a two-year Teacher Certificate “B” programmes, and later transitioned to co-education in 1952.
Under Mr Creedy’s leadership, he said the College contributed significantly to Ghana’s educational landscape by training teachers to meet the post-independence surge in educational demand.
The College’s focus on academic excellence, service to God and mankind, helped integrate health education and community outreach, reflecting its commitment to societal development.
Very Rev Prof Kwesi Nkum Wilson, the Principal of Komenda College, noted that the institution’s infrastructural developments were lagging, and appealed for support to complete stalled projects due to funding issues.
Under the leadership, he said the College had achieved impressive graduation statistics, with many students graduating with honours.
The College had also embraced inclusive education, emphasising on diversity and student support as it obtained accreditation for in-service teacher training.
He encouraged graduates to serve in rural and deprived communities, to positively impact education there.
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